Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.Did you know since 2022, 175 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been culled to stop the spread of bird flu also called avian influenza? The USDA has spent a billion dollars compensating farmers for culled flocks. For consumers this means […]
Episode transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.Keep holiday food delicious and safe following time and temperature guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture. The temperature danger zone for food safety is 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit where disease-causing bacteria multiply quickly possibly causing foodborne illness.Temperature and time matter. […]
Episode transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.Are last minute power outages from a winter storm, failure to thaw your turkey, or an oven which unexpectedly breaks down coming between you and the perfect holiday turkey? The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has you covered. […]
Episode transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Food, often large quantities of food are part of Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are two suggestions to maximize your budget and minimize food waste while protecting your family from foodborne illness. • Practice the Two-Hour Rule after cooking, serving, and when […]
Episode transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.From Pinterest to online magazines, Thanksgiving recipes are everywhere. The turkey may look picture perfect, but when you combine the busyness of the season, work and family responsibilities, and a 15-pound turkey you make once a year, it’s easy to overlook the basics of food […]
Episode transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig for Food Safety in a Minute.Is it too early to buy a Thanksgiving turkey? It depends on your personal preference of fresh or frozen. Either way, the timing of your purchase matters for food safety.Turkeys cooled and held at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below are labeled “frozen” or “previously […]
Episode transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.Do you wonder what’s in your Thanksgiving turkey? Fed corn and soybean meal, turkeys reach maturity in six months. While antibiotics may be used to prevent disease and increase feed efficiency, there is a withdrawal period, so no residues are present […]
Episode Transcription I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. If dairy cattle are infected with bird flu, H5N1, are you at risk of illness from drinking milk or eating cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and yogurt? The USDA and FDA are assessing our commercial pasteurized milk supply and milk products. Collecting 297 […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know the USDA is responsible for investigating problems with meat, poultry, and eggs? If you spot a problem, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 Monday through Friday between 10A and 6P Eastern Standard Time. Or report […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. For many Easter family gatherings, ham will be served. Most hams purchased from groceries and specialty markets are either fresh, uncooked hams or ready-to-eat hams. Before preparation, check the label. For the best quality and food safety, each requires a different […]